April 19 - 28, 2013We begin with three days in Paris with our own Gluten-free Hostess, showing us her "City of Lights" and introducing us to her favorite restaurants with a widearray of Gluten-free food to be offered. We'll see the Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower,Notre Dame Cathedral and more.

Then we'll board UNIWORLD's award-winning boutique River Baroness, cruisingthrough the scenic country side of northern France that inspired the Frenchimpressionists. Stand on the ground of the Normandy invasion. Stroll throughpicturesque villages with - yes - lots of "old rocks" and see the site of where Joanof Arc was martyred.

Rouen is of pre-Roman origins, serving as a Viking capital and later William theConqueror called it home before moving to England. Honfleur is one of the mostvisited town in France as it is one of them most well preserved maritime cities withits picturesque narrow backstreets and old timber-framed house fronts showing offits artistic and cultural heritage.

We are offering a $125 PER PERSON EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT if your reservations aremade by AUGUST 27, 2012.

For our Current Members Only there is the additional $25 Early Reservation Discountdate is August 15, 2012.

Due to extremely high demand for European river cruises, and in order to guaranteeus a quality gluten-free culinary experience, we must have the minimum number ofparticipants NO LATER THAN AUGUST 27, 2012.For all the details check out our website http://bobandruths

If the Super Bowl hype hasn't sold you on the Crescent City - nothing will.There are still rooms available. Great tours and, of course, Great FOOD.

* APRIL in PARIS & NORMANDY - RIVER BOAT CRUISE & TOURApril 19-28, 2013 THIS IS A GO !

As of this time we are now able to offer one more cabin.

2 night-3 day tour of Paris and a 7 night River Boat Cruise on the Seine River.

* NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO, CANADA miniJune 9-12, 2013

Should be on everyone's bucket list. The Falls are magnificent anytime of theyear, but in late spring the gardens on the Canadian side are magnificent.Great itinerary, including a visit to the Victorian City of Niagara-On-the-Lake,with a winery tour; play at the Shaw Festival and Dinner.

We will be offering a Bob & Ruth's Gluten-free Dining & Traveling Workshopas part of the Canadian Celiac Associations Annual Conference, being held inMississauga, Ontario, Canada, on the weekend prior to this Getaway.

* SAFARI in KENYA / THE MASS MIGRATIONJuly 16-27, 2013 THIS IS A GO !

The timing of this once in a lifetime Getaway is to give us the best opportunityto be in the middle of the Mass Migration across the Serengeti - as we haveexperienced before on a previous Safari.

We'll see the "BIG 5" and so much more - animals you've never even hear of.The fauna, mountains and panoramic views that will forever stay in your mindas the image of Kenya.

The Gluten Intolerance Group of Long Island (formerly Suffolk CountyCeliacs) are having their Vendor Fair April 27 (Sat) and April 28 (Sun).The hours are 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. The cost is $10.00 per adultper day, a $5.00 discount will be given to those who attend on Saturday andSunday (there will be a $5.00 off coupon given to all attendees onSaturday). For more information:http://gigofli.org/2...ee_Vendors.html

We're back bigger and better than ever!The South Florida Gluten Free EXPO has been rescheduled!Join us on Saturday April 27th.Info packet's are coming your way shortly or Call Now to be part of theBiggest one-day Gluten Free EXPO in the country!We are expecting over 3,500 people to attend.Same great location : So. Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach.For more information or to reserve your Booth call or e-mail any of ourEXPO Managers:Dr Ira Gulker at 561-912-9471 or _igulker@comcast.net_(mailto:igulker@comcast.net)Bradley Kantor at 561-736-0822 or _cbkantor1@hotmail.com_(mailto:cbkantor1@hotmail.com)Phyllis Kessler at 561-637-0396 or _pkessler23@aol.com_(mailto:pkessler23@aol.com)Hope to see you there....we're back!!!!Phyllis Kessler, PresidentSo. Florida Celiac Support Group561-637-0396(http://www.southflor...iacsupport.org/)

As more consumers are diagnosed with celiac disease and gluten-relateddisorders, food service facilities will be called on to provide them withsafe, gluten-free meals. This seminar will provide the knowledge and toolsyou need to prepare gluten-free meals with confidence.

Walk through facility transitions to gluten-free menu planning and foodpreparation.

Menu planning

Purchasing

Preparation

Staff training and education

Discuss perceived barriers, gluten free menu options.

Provide example of one week gluten-free menu.

10:40 - 11:00 Question and Answer

FACULTY

Cynthia Kupper, MS, RD is Executive Director of the Gluten Intolerance Groupof North America (GIG), the nation's first non-profit association with themission to improve the health and lives of those living gluten-free.

Laurie Steenwyk, M.Ed., RD, LDN is a clinical dietitian at Pardee Hospitalin Hendersonville. She specializes in celiac disease and the gluten-freediet and directs the Hendersonville celiac support group.